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The Mind's Evolution

This groundbreaking film boldly re-imagines humanity’s story, crafting a unifying “mythos” that bridges science and narrative. Drawing on cutting-edge discoveries in the evolution of human emotions and motivations, it reveals the profound shared origins that connect us all. At once consistent with current science and deeply evocative, the film transcends traditional storytelling, offering a transformative exploration of what it means to be human. Utilizing the latest in AI technology, it combines striking imagery and seamless text-to-speech narration to bring complex concepts vividly to life. A must-see for anyone tired of authoritative authors purveying cynical attitudes toward human nature.

  • John V. Wylie
    Director
  • John V. Wylie
    Writer
  • John V. Wylie
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    46 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 13, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital MP4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John V. Wylie

John Wylie holds a BA in History from Yale, an MD from Columbia, and completed a psychiatric residency at Georgetown University. His career started at a maximum-security prison in Maryland, followed by 35 years in the private practice of psychiatry in Washington, DC. During this time, he also served as chair of the department of psychiatry at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He was involved in the early stages of evolutionary psychiatry in the 1980s and has contributed to the field through a clinical handbook on psychiatric treatment, two books on evolutionary psychiatry, and numerous lectures on the subject. Dr. Wylie resides in Olney, Maryland, with his wife, Ann.

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Director Statement

The Liberal Movement has lost faith in humanity’s innate goodness, succumbing to a Hobbesian view epitomized by figures like Steven Pinker and Richard Dawkins. They portray progress as a triumph over “Darwinian” instincts, framing humanity as driven by greed and power while ignoring the natural selection of cooperation, justice, and collective purpose.

As the world bears the bitter fruits of believing greed and power define us,"The Mind’s Evolution" seeks to restore a Rousseauian faith in the core virtue of humanity, revealing that our survival was built on teamwork, shared knowledge, and mutual care—virtues forged over six million years of natural selection.